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Egypt Welcomes U.S. Designation of Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorist Organization
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie Egypt has welcomed the United States’ decision to designate the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt as a “Specially Designated Global Terrorist” organization, describing the move as a landmark step that reflects the group’s extremist ideology and the threat it poses to regional and international security. In a statement released on […]
Israel Acknowledges Link Between U.S. Aid and Trump-Era Tariff Relief
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Israeli officials have implicitly acknowledged a direct political and economic link between U.S. military aid and potential relief from American tariffs, according to an analysis published by the Israeli business daily Globes. The admission highlights Israel’s fragile negotiating position and its long-standing structural dependence on external support, particularly from Washington. Globes […]
United States Urges Its Citizens to Leave Iran Immediately
Edited By: Tendai Zola The United States on Tuesday urged its citizens to leave Iran immediately, citing growing security concerns amid the country’s largest anti-government protests in years. In a statement issued by the U.S. virtual embassy in Tehran, Washington advised American nationals to consider departing Iran by land through Turkey or Armenia, provided […]
China Defends Its Trade Ties with Iran Amid U.S. Tariff Threats
Edited By: Africa Eye China said on Tuesday it would firmly defend its legitimate rights and interests following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on any country maintaining trade relations with Iran. Speaking at a regular press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning responded to questions about the U.S. announcement […]
Spain Seizes Record Cocaine Shipment in Atlantic Operation
Edited By: Aya Selene Spanish authorities announced on Monday the seizure of nearly 10 tonnes of cocaine aboard a cargo vessel arriving from Brazil in the Atlantic Ocean, marking the largest cocaine haul ever intercepted on the high seas by Spain’s National Police. According to official statements, Spanish special forces intercepted the ship approximately […]
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Iran’s Trade Partners, Keeps Military Options Open
Edited By: Aminata Diallo U.S. President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on any country that maintains trade relations with Iran, as large-scale protests continue across the country in what are described as the most significant demonstrations in years. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the decision […]
UK Condemns “Horrific” Crackdown on Protests in Iran
Edited By: Tendai Zola Britain’s Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on Monday condemned what she described as the “horrific” repression of protesters in Iran, calling on the authorities in Tehran to bring an immediate end to the violence. In a statement posted on X following a phone call with her Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, Cooper […]
Meta urges Australia to reverse social media ban for teenagers
Edited By: Aya Selene Meta, the US technology company that owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has called on the Australian government to reconsider its decision to ban access to social media platforms for users under the age of 16, following the suspension of more than half a million accounts during the first days of the […]
Uganda Launches Investigation into Missing Millions at National Airline
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie Ugandan authorities have opened a criminal investigation into senior officials at Uganda Airlines over allegations of abuse of office, embezzlement, and financial mismanagement, amid growing controversy surrounding aircraft procurement deals and the disappearance of more than $9.2 million in company funds. The investigation is being led by the Uganda Police […]
Israel and Germany Sign Security Agreement to Expand Counterterrorism and Cyber Cooperation
Edited By: Africa Eye Israel and Germany signed a security agreement on Sunday aimed at strengthening cooperation in counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and advanced defense technologies, according to a statement issued by the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The agreement was signed during a visit to Israel by German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and reflects […]
Ethiopia Launches Construction of Africa’s Largest Airport in $12.5 Billion Project
Edited By: Tendai Zola Ethiopia has officially launched a major infrastructure project to build what it describes as the largest airport in Africa, with an estimated cost of $12.5 billion. The new facility will be constructed in Bishoftu, about 45 kilometers southeast of the capital Addis Ababa, and is scheduled for completion by 2030. State-owned […]
Iran Declares Three Days of National Mourning Amid Ongoing Protests
Edited By: Sekou Kagné The Iranian government has announced three days of national mourning in honor of what it described as “martyrs,” including members of the security forces killed during nationwide protests that have continued for more than two weeks, state television reported on Sunday. The announcement comes as authorities reiterate their intention to respond […]
Gambia intercepts more than 780 migrants bound for Spain’s Canary Islands
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Gambian authorities announced on Sunday that they had intercepted more than 780 migrants in three different locations as they were preparing to depart by sea toward Spain’s Canary Islands. According to the Ministry of the Interior, those intercepted include 233 Senegalese nationals, 197 Gambians, 176 Guineans and 148 Malians. The […]
Iran Police Report “Major” Arrests Amid Ongoing Protests
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie Iranian police announced on Sunday that they had carried out what they described as “significant” arrests targeting key figures involved in the protest movement that has shaken the country for the past two weeks. Speaking on state television, Iran’s national police chief, Ahmad-Reza Radan, said that “important arrests were carried […]
Israel on High Alert Amid Fears of Potential U.S. Intervention in Iran
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Israel has raised its level of military and security alert to the highest state, amid growing concerns that the United States could intervene militarily in Iran, according to three Israeli sources cited by Reuters on Sunday. The move comes as Iranian authorities face widespread protests driven by soaring living costs and […]